CNBC Economy / Updates
- 'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers August 12, 2026Lettuce prices posted their sharpest month-over-month decline on record as diners reconsider the vegetable amid the cyclospora outbreak.
- U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021 August 12, 2026Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.
- Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report August 12, 2026Readings for July on the prices consumers pay for goods and services came in pretty much on target.